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Cherry Irrigation: Quality that grows

Cherry Irrigation specialises in the design and implementation of all types of agricultural irrigation systems and is an authority on irrigation and climate control systems for the greenhouse market.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 436 ]

Young and Technology-minded: How Merlo makes farming more attractive and efficient!

"La Comuna" farm is an example of how technology and innovation make a virtuous, productive process possible.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 467 ]

ORO AGRI expands product range

ORO AGRI SA is synonymous with innovation, development and commercialisation of a range of products to serve growers' increasing need to enhance yields and sustain crop health.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 163 ]

Johannesburg's new 'agripreneurs' dig for green gold on skyscraper rooftops

The soaring "Chamber of Mines" building in central Johannesburg, a hub for South Africa's mining industry, is also the site of a new venture aiming to entice the city's unemployed youth into green entrepreneurship.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 276 ]

V.S.T. Tillers Tractors looking for distributors in Africa

V.S.T. Tillers Tractors is the largest manufacturer of power tillers in India, with a market share of more than 55%.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 425 ]

Kenya: The entrepreneur who took a chance with starting a chocolate brand

In Kenya, Jazeera Suwani, the founder of Say It With Chocolate, is carving a niche for herself by producing artisan chocolates for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 189 ]

Listen: Bottled-water company reveals secrets to franchising success

What needs to be done to give Africa’s smallholder farmers access to machinery

Mechanisation of agriculture has become a priority across many African countries as the continent gears up to exploit its well-recognised potential to become the world’s food basket.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 240 ]

Profit-making idea: Halal industry offering attractive opportunities

Although the word halal is often associated with food, it simply refers to what is permissible in traditional Islamic law, and can be applied to any product or service.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 346 ]

Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda

When Lauren Russell Nkuranga arrived in Rwanda with the Nike Foundation, she discovered that the country's economy has expanded by an average annual rate of 7.6% between 2007 and 2016.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 204 ]

'You never achieve more than what you aim for,' says entrepreneur of the year

Launched in 2004, Africa Biomass Company (ABC) has grown from strength to strength, and Willem van der Merwe was recently named South Africa's 2017 entrepreneur of the year in a competition sponsored by Sanlam and Business Partners.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 380 ]

PetroMan® fuel management systems for agriculture

Transforming Nigeria's agricultural value chain

Agriculture was the mainstay of Nigeria's economy before the discovery of crude oil and has contributed an average of 23.5% to GDP and generated 5.1% of export earnings over the past five years.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 358 ]

Start-up snapshot: Invest in Nigerian agriculture from anywhere in the world

Farmcrowdy is a Nigerian online platform which allows users (sponsors) to invest in the country’s agricultural sector in the kind of farms (and crops) they want to invest in.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 630 ]

New approaches will enhance food security in Africa

Thanks to Africa's large young population seeking jobs and improved livelihoods in cities, a key challenge associated with rapidly urbanising populations is a chronic food insecurity problem.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 299 ]

How this Kenyan company saw an opportunity to link small-scale farmers with banks

FarmDrive has developed an innovative alternative credit-scoring model that can be used by financial service providers, such as banks, to assess the creditworthiness of farmers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 370 ]

After three tough years, the outlook for Malawi is at last beginning to improve

A big corruption scandal in 2013 sent the country into an economic tailspin followed by severe flooding in 2015 and the worst drought in a decade in 2016.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 378 ]

Young South African on starting his castor oil and biodiesel business

Soweto-born Thabang Mabapa was helping to clean up a local community church when he stumbled upon Ricinus communis beans, more commonly known as castor-oil seeds.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 296 ]

Selling food in Africa: What we can learn from this company’s challenges

Stainless steel does not age and has excellent corrosion resistance that protects the equipment throughout its lifetime and does not require additional coatings to function optimally.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 566 ]

'Find your market before manufacturing,' advises food processor

The urban farmer – South African inventor profits from exciting new market

South African Claire Reid is no stranger to accolades in entrepreneurship and innovation – and has most recently won the title of Agripreneur of the Year at the global competition, Future Agro Challenge.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 521 ]

Zimbabwe hopes tobacco will revive battered economy

Officials say Zimbabwe's tobacco yield has been increasing after a downward turn in 2000 when the government chased white commercial farmers off their land.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 393 ]

Power Plastics fumigation sheeting – ensuring efficiency and safety during the fumigation process

Power Plastics, a supplier of fumigation sheeting in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, was recently approached by a large tobacco manufacturer to provide fumigation sheets to cover their tobacco.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 909 ]

ORO AGRI: Innovative and versatile technology well suited to help African farmers

OROWET® Technology is a unique blend of cold-pressed orange oil, a completely renewable raw material, in patented mixtures with various surfactants and is used as a base to manufacture a range of different product types.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 919 ]

Prefab Pro was established in 2011 to service the African and Asian markets with quality prefabricated structures and installation services.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 869 ]

Unbeatable prices on new left and right-hand drive vehicles from Zansta7

Zansta7 Traders is a South African company affiliated with re-exporting new vehicles. These include passenger cars, SUV’s, pick-ups, busses, vans and trucks – all of which come at extremely attractive prices.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 852 ]

Government Subsidy Update for SA Industrialists and Entrepreneurs – February 2017

The South African government confirmed a total incentive budget of R9.6bn, of which R1.3bn has been earmarked for a re-modelled Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP).FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 876 ]

Nigeria's oil-related economic woes and the depreciation of the currency against the US dollar, is opening up opportunities for the domestic cultivation and processing of agricultural commodities.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 643 ]

Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa

Mastercard has launched a new digital marketplace for east African farmers to sell their crops and receive payment via their mobile telephones.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 520 ]

Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU's chicken meat dumping?

Executives, union workers and employees of South Africa's chicken industry marched in February 2017 to the European Union (EU) offices in Pretoria to demand an end to the dumping of cheap chicken imports in South Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 532 ]

Important wins were notched up for African agriculture in 2016

2016 was a big year for agriculture in Africa and one of the most important gains was the increased use of emerging technologies beyond the traditional use of mobile phones in agriculture.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 880 ]

Across the continent, rising incomes, urbanisation, the expansion of modern supermarkets, as well as changing consumer tastes and behaviour, have unlocked massive potential for processed food.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 941 ]

Large lower-income groups have the unfulfilled need of an affordable food product that is highly nutritious and long-lasting to support not only child development, but also adults in need of nutritious food.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1206 ]

Policy uncertainty holding back investment in agriculture

Since its establishment in 2011, Grow Africa, an initiative that seeks to accelerate investment in agriculture, has mobilised US$14bn in private sector commitments. However, so far only $2.3bn has actually been invested.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1331 ]

Why our stereotypes of African agriculture are all wrong

The default symbol of African agriculture is an African woman holding a hand hoe, which highlights the drudgery African women face in farming. But it also conflates family farming with the broader agricultural enterprise.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1291 ]

Agribusiness in Africa: CEOs weigh in

According to Africa's agribusiness CEOs, the biggest barrier to improved penetration of markets in which they already operate is access to technology.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 750 ]

Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria

Knowledge that most small-scale and subsistence farmers are forced to cultivate the land by hand prompted Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye to develop the prototype for a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 768 ]

Why this South African fast-food brand is expanding to America

Chesanyama (meaning 'braaied meat' in isiZulu) is a South African fast-food franchise brand built on the concept of the traditional township braai (a South African-style barbecue).FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 733 ]

How drones can curb the cost and time of designing farms in Africa

A drone helped design the irrigation system for a 3,000ha rice farm in Nigeria &dash; about 75km from the town New Bussa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1183 ]

Imperial Isuzu Truck Centre: Setting benchmarks, and saving you time and money

Lemco: Specialised steel fabrication for any shape and size

LEMCO Holdings Pty (Ltd), a South African-based company specialising in all forms of structural steel, is able to produce customised designs according to their clientss specific requirements.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2379 ]

ORO-SOIL with OROWET®-technology helps to make every drop count

Water is a very precious resource today and soil limitations like compaction and hydrophobicity can cause wastage through run-off and excessive evaporation.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2058 ]

In 2014 Bernard Njoroge quit his US$10,000-a-month job to reintroduce into the Kenyan market a juice brand, called Tree Top, that had been off the shelves for nearly two decades.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2632 ]

How this Rwandan potato crisps company wants to compete against Lay's

Pascal Murasira is co-founder and managing partner of Hollanda FairFoods, a Rwanda-based food-processing company that manufactures potato crisps under the brand name Winnaz.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2142 ]

Former Citi banker sees opportunities in agribusiness financing

Founded three years ago, Kenya-based Umati Capital provides working capital to traders, processors, farmers and cooperatives in the agribusiness value chain.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2335 ]

Olam in Côte d'Ivoire: Ensuring a steady supply of produce from over 100,000 farmers

Bamboo: Africa's untapped potential

Agronomists in Africa believe this uniquely blessed "wonder plant" can restore degraded landscapes while economists think it is a potential "green gold" and a silver bullet for design and architecture.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1298 ]

BBF Safety Group: Full safety footwear solution, from one leading provider

Born from a merger of some of the most respected safety footwear manufacturers in South Africa, the BBF Safety Group has over 200 years combined experience in footwear manufacturing and a solid footprint in the African continent.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1988 ]

Ugandan juice company capitalising on abundance of cheap fruit

Sam Turyatunga was studying food science at Uganda's Kyambogo University when he decided to start a juice manufacturing business because of the large number of fruits sold at throwaway prices.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1319 ]

Chinese engagement in African agriculture is not what it seems

In December 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into South Africa for the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation, but what is the real story of China in Africa?FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1344 ]

Kenyan fruit juice maker sees potential in children's market

Kenyan food products manufacturer Excel Chemicals sees opportunities to grow its business by targeting children and young consumers with its new range of fruit juices and smoothies.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1283 ]

Tanzanian businessman on the opportunity to process and distribute fresh produce

GSI's ArchSpan instant barn: Store anything swiftly and safely

A barn on a farm is like diesel in your pick-up truck – you cannot go without it. With GSI's ArchSpan technology, your instant solution is delivered to your farm as a factory on wheels.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2141 ]

Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity

Policymakers and investors can leverage the continent's existing assets to catalyse economic transformation rather than trying to create it from whole cloth.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2437 ]

How this businessman built a lucrative dairy company, while keeping a full-time job

Vitamech: A wide array of implements, machinery and spare parts

Aqua King: Water enhancing solutions for agriculture and food industries

Aqua King specialises in the sanitation of water and has treatment systems that have proven themselves over a wide variety of different applications in the agricultural and food industries.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3654 ]

Flexipump: An irrigation pump designed for the developing world

The Flexipump is an incredibly simple water pump designed primarily for small scale farmers to better irrigate their crops.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5944 ]

Economist weighs in on Zimbabwe's economy

In an interview with How we made it in Africa, Dr Gift Mugano, a Zimbabwean economist, discussed a few critical challenges facing the country.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1146 ]

Power Plastics: Machine covers reduce risk for university labs under refurbishment

Over many years, Power Plastics has been approached to design and manufacture covers for all sorts of interesting applications, the latest challenge being custom machine covers for CPUT.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3286 ]

Uganda's Gaster Lule: From baking cakes at home to a diversified empire

Ugandan entrepreneur Gaster Lule and his wife Edith started baking cakes from their home kitchen in the late 1970s.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1148 ]

While most farming yields in developed markets have been maximised and not many untapped agricultural areas left, Africa holds the majority of the world's uncultivated, arable land.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1766 ]

How this working mom got her frozen foods onto the shelves of Nakumatt

Standing in front of a room full of investors at the 2015 Africa Finance and Investment Forum (AFIF) in Cape Town last month, Kenyan Mary Cherop Maritim shared how she started her frozen foods company.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1433 ]

Valtrac: Get more from feed with extrusion

Valtrac, the agricultural technology supplier, now offers farmers the opportunity to extrude soya beans to make it suitable for feeding animals.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2795 ]

Imperial Isuzu Truck Centre continues to set several benchmarks when it comes to sales and after-sales efficiency amongst Isuzu Truck South Africa dealers around the country.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3049 ]

Kenya seeking foreign investment to ramp up food production

Kenya, like many African countries, is a net importer of food despite having vast areas of arable land and over 75% of the population involved in farming.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1984 ]

South Africa-based CTC Plant Company specialises in the sales and support of earth moving plant and equipment throughout Africa and internationally.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2909 ]

Find the right candidate for the job – Agricultural Placements knows African agribusiness

South African-based agency Agricultural Placements specialises in finding and placing the right personnel for agricultural, agro-processing and other agribusiness companies and projects in Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 4091 ]

Nigeria: Tomato paste could prove a tasty investment

Despite the fact that Nigeria is sub-Saharan Africa's largest tomato grower, local production doesn't currently meet demand.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1780 ]

Feeding West Africa: An agenda for regional trade

In West Africa, home of nearly 300 million people, agriculture employs 60% of the labour force. However, despite great potential, the region is increasingly dependent on food imports to meet its consumption needs.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2624 ]

Established in 1993, Inttrac Trading is a supplier of agricultural and industrial equipment, as well as a distributor of Strautmann animal feed mixers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3537 ]

AgriVaria: Enhancing the efficiency of grain and oilseed farmers

AgriVaria aims to create wealth for the agricultural sector by enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of grain and oilseed farmers with their agricultural implements.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2694 ]

CFAM Technologies: Maize/soy snack and porridge business opportunity

Large lower income groups in South Africa have the unfulfilled need for a food product that is very affordable but still highly nutritious and long lasting to support child development and adults in need of nutritious food.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 4116 ]

ExtruAfrica: 3-7 August 2015

ExtruAfrica educates on extrusion as a tool to alleviate poverty and assist with food security with international and local experts sharing their knowledge and expertise at the 5th Annual ExtruAfrica Training Seminar and International Conference.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2029 ]

Hidden treasures for Congo coffee tasters

In the mid-1980's, the Democratic Republic of Congo was officially exporting up to 130,000 tons of coffee per year, but by 2012 that figure had shriveled to 8,000 tons.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1554 ]

GSI: Fast, efficient, economic, and strong Arch Span Structures

The new Arch Span Structures from GSI are poised to revolutionise the building, storage, and crop protection industries in Africa. FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2621 ]

Heads of state to promote Africa as an investment destination at global investment summit

Four heads of state have already confirmed their participation in the 2015 Global African Investment Summit held on 1-2 December 2015 in London, the UK. FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1483 ]

Kenyan company producing natural solutions for pest control

Crop pests are a nightmare for farmers across Africa contributing to food insecurity with current figures on the extent of damage varying between 10-16% losses in global crop production.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1894 ]

How companies can mitigate their African supply chain risks

Africa's agricultural resources are the backbone of multi-billion dollar industries and is a large producer of crops such as tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton and leather.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1515 ]

Plastrip: Tackling the pruning season with confidence

Do you cultivate roses, fruit trees and grapevines? Or do your hedges require some trimming?FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 4421 ]

Africa private equity: Deep value in mid-cap sector

The consumer sector in its broadest sense – including areas such as logistics, healthcare, education and consumer-related technologies – is predictably the sweet spot for most firms.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1653 ]

Reducing the risks of investing in agri-preneurs: How this Kenyan is doing it

Agrifeed Systems: Equipment for cost-effective animal feed production

South African-based Agrifeed Systems manufactures a full range of tested and proven feed processing systems that make the manufacturing of animal feed both labour saving and cost effective.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5373 ]

South African entrepreneur scoops prestigious business award at IWEC 2014 in Stockholm

Oil or fish? Why Ghana should balance oil production and fishing activities

Fishermen and their families in Bonyere made their grievances clearly known during a visit in 2011 in the early phase of oil production: "oil should not deprive us of our fish".FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1684 ]

Pretoria, South Africa – Medium scale dairy and processing plant closed down and all equipment for immediate sale!

Dairy and plant can be bought as one unit or broken down and equipment sold separately.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5600 ]

Sirkel Sourcing Company (SSC): Fine Wines and Food Products from the fairest Cape

Our company is an export sourcing / brokerage facility, representing a number of leading food processing companies in the Cape and Northern provinces.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2044 ]

"South African wine industry must adjust its Africa strategy, before it loses out"

The South African wine industry needs to adjust its strategy for the African market before it completely misses out on the opportunity the continent presents.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2175 ]

H&S: Learn how cost-savvy American farmers make a better feed for better animals

Start-up snapshot: Producing high-quality tomato paste in Nigeria

'Be persistent, never give up': The story of Vimal Shah and Bidco

Kenyan businessman Vimal Shah is one of the region's most prominent entrepreneurs with a long list of awards behind his name, chairmanships of various industry bodies and a highly-successful company to boot.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1980 ]

When worlds collide – farmers and financiers

A recent article in the Economist highlighted that for more capital to flow into agriculture, farmers and financiers will have to learn a lot more about each other.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1901 ]

Forget doctors and lawyers, farming is where the money's at, says Nigerian entrepreneur

"Young Nigerians do not want to dirty their hands anymore, and it just shocks me."FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2229 ]

'Crops' or 'carats'? Interaction between gold mining and cocoa production in Ghana

For the past two decades, gold mining and agriculture have contributed consistently to economic growth and development in Ghana.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1980 ]

Why Botswana's largest retailer ventured into 'risky' Zimbabwe

Choppies is a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer that was born and bred in Botswana.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1944 ]

Why it's time for Africans to eat local

Africans are eating like the rest of the world, but what they are eating isn't necessarily good for them.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1935 ]

Valtrac goes out of its way to select farming equipment that is suited to the harsh conditions associated with Africa

Valtrac goes out of its way to select farming equipment that is suited to the harsh conditions associated with Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2982 ]

African Sanitation: Supplying Africa with waterless toilets

Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola

Famous Brands, a leading South African quick service and casual dining restaurant franchisor, is teaming up with Shoprite Angola to launch the first Debonairs Pizza outlet in that country.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1964 ]

Five ways to do better business with Africa's small-scale farmers

Doing business with the small-scale farmers living in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa with little money to spend is no easy feat.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1856 ]

How to become an African success story:Six tips from Zambeef's boss

Zambeef is a market leader in the production, processing, distribution and retailing of a range of meat and agri products – such as beef, edible oils, flour and stock feed, to name a few.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1860 ]

Rabbit farming a winner for Kenyan entrepreneur

Moses Mutua ia not only changing perceptions, but also proves it can be a commercially viable venture to keep rabbits.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1821 ]

RSA Seed & Grain: Your total grain handling and storage solution

SATI: South Africa ... "Preferred country of origin for the world's best tasting grapes"

SATI is dedicated to maintaining South Africa's position as the preferred country for taste around the world, as well as to ensure that the industry remains progressive, equitable and sustainable. FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3003 ]

Africa keeps it interesting for Bayer business development boss

Two years ago Bayer reviewed its African operations and came up with a plan to significantly ramp up its presence.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1790 ]

Seeing the future through the eyes of young Africans

It is interesting to reflect on the progress that has been made in Africa over the past 15 years. Where we are today is very different to where we were 15 years ago.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2046 ]

Zambeef – from humble beginnings to one of Zambia's top companies

Huntley Farm, about a 45 minute drive north of Zambia's capital Lusaka, is the heart of Zambeef Products, a US$300m-plus business.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1993 ]

Bayer targeting African small-scale farmers with innovative packaging

Bayer CropScience, a division of the German chemical and pharmaceutical giant, is hoping to win over small-scale farmers in Africa with smaller pack sizes.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1837 ]

US agriculture giant Dow AgroSciences to grow Africa footprint

US crop protection products and technology manufacturer Dow AgroSciences is expanding its presence in Africa to tap into the continent's potential in agriculture. FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2495 ]

The trade relationship between the United States and Africa, as well as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was recently put under the microscope at the AGOA Forum.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2491 ]

Africa's growing population calls for research to increase food production

Pakistani businessman moves from Dubai toset up restaurant in Nairobi

Dubai is one of the world's most popular business hubs with its state-of-the-art infrastructure has transformed over the last three decades from a desert into a technologically advanced business centre in the Middle East.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1820 ]

Africa's middle class might be smaller than previously thought

Africa's growing middle class has inspired much of the renewed business interest in the continent over the past years.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2153 ]

Talking business and exporting to Africa withEntrepreneur of the Year finalist

Johan Eksteen is the owner of Agricon Pelleting, a company that manufactures and supplies pelletising machinery and agri-processing equipment to the global market.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1888 ]

Heat and Control: Flavorite snack processing and packaging systems now available in Africa

Heat and Control has announced the expansion of its product range in the Africa and sub-Saharan market to include one of India's Flavorite Technologies's snack processing and packing systems.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3466 ]

Cameroon must roar: at a 7% minimum

Cameroon's current annual economical growth of 4.9% does not reflect the full potential that lies in the transformation of the riches of the country.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1879 ]

As Africa's agricultural sector continues to grow, so does the need for high-quality farming and construction equipment.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2642 ]

Raptech: Your total pump solution

Raptech is a leading provider of water pumping solutions addressing South Africa's water scarcity issues and delivers quality water to homes, businesses and communities.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3782 ]

The Kit Group: Africa's leading workwear provider

The Kit Group is South Africa's leading uniform solutions and management specialist focusing on all types of uniforms and safety wear.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2844 ]

CFAM Technologies: Extrusion technology solutions

CFAM Technologies (Pty) Ltd provides a comprehensive service in the design and manufacturing of extruder equipment and components.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3049 ]

How this fruit business was turned aroundfrom the brink of collapse

In 2012 Kenyan entrepreneur Arvin Gurjar was contemplating closing down his company, Deluxe Fruits, that imported small volumes of fruits and vegetables from South Africa and distributing it to wholesalers in Kenya.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2100 ]

Afgri Ghana: Catering for the needs of West Africa's emerging farmers

Small-scale farming in West Africa traditionally suffered from unproductive methods, limiting farmers to only produce enough for the needs of their own families.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3750 ]

Danone acquires stake in dairy company linkedto Kenyan president

All Power: Solar Powered Water

All Power has the latest and most advanced technology for pumping water with 3-phase pumps directly from a solar array.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5282 ]

Catalysing a new generation of 'agri-preneurs' in Africa

Trying out new foods is one of life's simple pleasures. Cuisine immerses you in a culture, exposes you to new tastes and excites the imagination.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2521 ]

How a Kenyan bakery is taking on the challengesof the business world

Sustaining steady cash flow is one of the many challenges small manufacturers face as retailers would take 30 to 90 days to make payments.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2023 ]

Tomato paste and noodles: Olam bullishabout food processing in Africa

Africa, a continent with a wealth of natural resources and 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, has historically exported much of its raw materials, with very little value added to them on the continent.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2100 ]

John Deere on the trends driving African farming

The rate at which African farmers are adopting agricultural machinery is "scary low", said Jacques Taylor, managing director of sub-Saharan Africa for John Deere Financial.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2396 ]

Why illegal fishing off Africa's coast must be stopped

Illegal fishing was a threat to Africa's coastal communities even 25 years ago, when I lived and worked in Tanji, a fishing village on the Gambian coast.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1880 ]

Four things you should know about agriculture and food in Africa

Why Woolworths' African food stores rely onexports from South Africa

South African clothing and food retailer Woolworths is looking to expand its food stores across its existing footprint in southern Africa, according to the company's group director for retail operations, Paula Disberry.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1988 ]

Three lessons South African agriculture can learn from Nigeria

The recent announcement that Nigeria has leapfrogged South Africa to become the continent's largest economy has, understandably, raised more than a few global eyebrows.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2387 ]

Olusegun Obasanjo: In Nigeria, agriculture is the new oil

When Nigeria announced recently that it had become Africa's biggest economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that oil was the only reason.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2295 ]

Why Africa's economic growth is not reducing poverty

Why a Kenyan TV reporter turned to farming chickens

For more than a year TV journalist Caleb Karuga wanted to get fired – while he was good at his job, his true passion lay in farming – but he did not have the courage to quit his job.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1988 ]

Kenya's middle class a growing market for ice cream manufacturer

Kenya-based ice cream producer Alpha Dairy was established 12 years ago to fill a gap in the market and has since grown to become one of the country's leading brands.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1804 ]

What One Acre Fund can teach us about supporting African small-scale farmers

One Acre Fund is a non-profit organisation serving smallholder farmers (typically living on one acre of land) in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1793 ]

UK supermarket billionaire setting up investmentvehicle for East Africa

British billionaire and philanthropist Lord David Sainsbury is set to launch an East Africa-focused high-impact investment vehicle that will assist local companies and entrepreneurs to grow.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1746 ]

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu – one of Africa's most celebrated entrepreneurs – founded soleRebels in Ethiopia, and the company has since become one of Africa's largest footwear brands.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1767 ]

Forestry not for those seeking a quick buck

Africa's untapped agribusiness potential is currently a big topic. However, one area within the sector that doesn't receive as much attention is commercial forestry.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5107 ]

American Agricultural group puts down roots in Africa!

Five ways Africa can become a global force in farming

Africa, which holds 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land and has access to plenty of water resources, has the potential to not only feed its own population, but also to contribute to global food security.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2712 ]

The 'absurdity' of manufacturing in Africa

Africa's wealth of natural resource reserves make it one of the largest producers and exporters of a number of commodities in the world.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2317 ]

Pushing African agribusiness to $1tr mark

Imagine for a moment the impact of a US$1tr African agribusiness sector on the lives of Africans.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2344 ]

"I came from this typical view Europeans have of Africa, that it is this continent of hunger, war and corruption."FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2503 ]

Geldof and Obasanjo on creating a better harvest for African agriculture

Africa is one of the most fertile regions on earth. Yet, while the continent boasts 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, one in four Africans still go hungry and Africa still imports 40% of the food it needs.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2145 ]

Nestlé expects 'major growth' in Kenya when oil starts flowing

Swiss food and beverage multinational Nestlé is expecting "major growth" in the Kenyan market in five years when recent discoveries of oil begin to flow.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2035 ]

Afrivet: Africa's animal health specialists

When Dr Peter Oberem founded Afrivet Business Management in 2000 his vision was to create an animal health company that would provide for the unique needs of southern African farmers and animal owners.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5596 ]

Organic fertiliser maker aims to make a difference in Kenya

As Africa seeks to increase food production to meet rising demand and fill shortages, the need to protect soils and the environment is also emerging.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2408 ]

Anyone who has been to an Ethiopian restaurant will be familiar with injera, a slightly spongy pancake-like flatbread used simultaneously as food, eating utensil and plate.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1950 ]

US tractor maker takes creative approach to buildits business in Africa

Rather than waiting for farmers on the continent to adopt modern farming techniques, US agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO has taken it upon itself to develop the sector.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2577 ]

French fertiliser manufacturer targetscommercial farmers in East Africa

More than 400,000 people in the oil rich Turkana region are facing starvation as Kenya battles with yet another bout of food shortages.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2378 ]

Farming and food in Africa and the battle over land, water and resource rights

Africa is being heralded as the new frontier for commercial farming but, as governments and investors sign deals, a counter movement of family farmers is promoting alternative pathways to development.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2831 ]

Consumer preferences in Africa a stew of nuance and complexity

On a bridge linking two islands that are home to some of Nigeria's richest people, a giant billboard advertises Moët & Chandon, the Champagne that has become a favourite tipple of the country's wealthy elite.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1974 ]

Nigeria aiming to reap benefits of agricultural goals

Partway through an ambitious agricultural development strategy, Nigeria is looking to the land to boost employment, ease the economy's dependence on oil and ensure food security.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2145 ]

South African brewer launches Soweto Gold craft beer brand

South Africa is a country that loves its beer and now there's a growing popularity for craft beers made by smaller microbreweries which are opening across the country.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1905 ]

How Laetitia Mukungu started her own farming businessat the age of 14

It is safe to say that the majority of teenagers don't spend much time figuring out how to scale a business or mulling over ideas to uplift their communities.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2112 ]

How three agribusinesses have improved theirengagement with smallholders

Africa's smallscale farmers face a number of challenges which can affect both the quality and quantity of their output. For agribusinesses sourcing produce from them, this can negatively impact their business.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2150 ]

What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria?

For foreign companies looking to expand their business in Africa, Nigeria is a country that has certainly been brought to their attention. In recent years the West African country has seen a rush of multinational companies enter the space.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2866 ]

How cereal maker Weetabix plans to grow its business in Africa

Africa is becoming a more attractive market for breakfast cereal manufacturers as they expand beyond the traditional US and European markets, which are now seen as mature and offer little room for growth.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2216 ]

Focus on the basics, and the money will come in,says food entrepreneur

Prosoya Kenya – founded three years ago by Kaburu Muguika – manufactures low cost nutritional foods in Nairobi, such as Ndungo Ujilala, a nutritional porridge that has a long shelf-life.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1803 ]

Multinational brewers turn to cassava for low-cost beer

Cassava is the second most consumed source of carbohydrate in sub-Saharan Africa, but the crop's industrial potential has been largely unexploited.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2242 ]

Entrepreneur talks about the business behind bat droppings in Madagascar

In 2005, chartered accountant Erick Rajaonary decided to start his own company, one that produces and supplies natural fertiliser and organic manures created from bat guano found in Madagascar's caves.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1738 ]

Cool Maintenance is a manufacturer of insulated panels for use in structures such as cold rooms, process plants, prefabricated modular buildings, community phone shops and containers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3843 ]

DHL facilitating business in a rising Africa

Africa has become the shining light for companies seeking large-scale growth outside the borders of cash-strapped economies of the developed world.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2534 ]

Rain Bird – spreading its wings across Africa

Rain Bird, one of the world's largest manufacturers of irrigation equipment, is seeking to grow its distribution network in Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3005 ]

Spilhaus: Tailor-made water supply and irrigation solutions

WM Spilhaus Boland is a well established South African landscape and agricultural irrigation company providing tailor-made solutions to agricultural projects and farmers across the continent.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3962 ]

Think about 2050, there will be 2.3bn additional people on the surface of the earth. Africa will soon have 1bn and by 2050, 2bn people which makes it about 20% of the [global] population.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1586 ]

Soda King franchise opportunity

Soda King is offering business people and entrepreneurs across the continent a unique franchise opportunity to establish a bottling plant in their country of choice.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 6051 ]

Dream big: Have a global vision from the start, says manufacturing boss

Fabrinox, a sheet metal manufacturing company founded 20 years ago in the Western Cape of South Africa, has grown to see an annual turnover of between R50m-R60m (US$4.84m-$5.81m).FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1720 ]

Beyond Lagos: looking at Nigeria's retail potential

Resilient Africa is a joint venture between South African companies that are specifically focused on developing shopping malls in Nigeria.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2054 ]

Kenyan entrepreneur defies the odds to grow her own coffee business

Despite many challenges and little support from the people around her, Kenyan Vava Angwenyi has dedicated her time and energy to building her own coffee company, Vava Coffee.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1716 ]

Entrepreneur grows her hobby into a successful cheese making business

For over a year Kenyans Kalpa Padia and her late husband Rajesh had been making cheese, and had accumulated more than seven tons of their product.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1431 ]

Borequip's range of modified uPVC borehole piping and fittings fill the gap in the market for corrosion resistant and light-weight piping that can easily be fitted in sections.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5836 ]

Securing Africa's land for shared prosperity

The greatest development challenge facing sub-Saharan Africa today is lifting 400 million of its people out of extreme poverty.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1636 ]

Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland's business potential

Len Tiahlo is the co-founder, co-director and secretary of the Somaliland Development Corporation (SDC), a UK-based organisation dedicated to facilitating international investment into Somaliland.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1577 ]

Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs

Many South African companies, such as supermarket chain Shoprite, have benefited from expanding into previously under-serviced markets in the rest of the continent.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1612 ]

Backsaver: Seed and fertiliser planter for small-scale users

South African Michris Janse van Rensburg has won first prize in Nampo Boerepatente's Young Farmer category in 2010, 2011 as well as 2012.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 4031 ]

Orbach Agri – farming equipment built for Africa

Orbach Agri was founded in 1990 to manufacture a range of agricultural mowers specifically suited to tough South African and African conditions.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 4847 ]

What Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda learnt from Aliko Dangote

Zambian-born Monica Musonda moved back home to set up Java Foods, the firm that manufactures the eeZee brand of instant noodles.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1498 ]

Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women

In a fancy Manhattan hotel in New York, women in colourful traditional African gowns provide a fascinating contrast to the grey and black business suits surrounding them on their way to one of the conference rooms.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2046 ]

Talking farming with Fairtrade Africa head James Mwai

While agriculture is a major contributor to the economies of many African countries, most farmers on the continent remain poor.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1827 ]

Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success

De Fynne Nursery started in 2001 when Jacky Goliath and Elton Jefthas launched a wholesale nursery for fynbos, a shrub-like family of plants that are indigenous to the Western Cape of South Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1683 ]

Should Shoprite and Walmart be worried by Carrefour's entry into sub-Saharan Africa?

French retailer Carrefour, the second largest in the world, at the end of last month announced that it will enter eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2103 ]

Stevia: a sweetener for Kenyan exporters - and farmers' pockets

A natural sweetener is providing Kenyan farmers with an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing supply chain that includes several other countries from around the world.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1856 ]

Two recent private equity deals in Africa's agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1956 ]

Coffee shop brand, vida e caffé, says their next stop is Ghana

A lot of vida e caffé customers are suited business men and women, fumbling over papers with colleagues.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2749 ]

Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers

The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs to supply these outlets with quality agricultural produce.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1695 ]

Deep Blue Aqua – a one stop shop for aquaculture systems

Nkoko Chicken Houses – a business opportunity to raise and sell poultry

Kiki Agri's unique brand of chicken-houses, The Nkoko Chicken Houses, are available in three varieties.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 35817 ]

Agricon: How the pelletising of livestock feeds can save (and make) you money

South African-based Agricon Pelleting is a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of pelleting machines and equipment.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 8973 ]

Marefa – Africa's preferred partner for packaging solutions

Marefa understands and satisfies its customers' needs and has achieved its reputation as preferred partners in packaging solutions.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3297 ]

Can African smallholder farmers grow for export markets?

Every day in sub-Saharan Africa, over 200 million people are unable to get enough food to eat. By 2050, this situation is set to worsen.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2511 ]

How a Ugandan company manages 12,000 farmers

Divine Masters Limited is a Uganda-based business involved in the production and trade of soya beans, maize and rice and currently works with 12,000 out-grower farmer families.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1967 ]

What Woolworths looks at before it enters an African country

For South African clothing and food retailer, Woolworths, operations in the rest of the continent is an important source for future growth.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1840 ]

How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience

Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya that are clean, modern, and professionally managed.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2238 ]

'Agriculture should be a business, not a development activity'

For many years, Nigeria has depended on oil as the leading export earner but is now looking to diversify its revenue streams via other sectors, such as agriculture.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1803 ]

Gabre-Madhin rose to prominence a few years ago when she founded and became CEO of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) and has since then become somewhat of an authority on African agriculture.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1833 ]

Building a venture from scratch not for the faint-hearted, says gourmet tea entrepreneur

The big potential in African smallholders

70% of the continent's poor live in rural areas and the overwhelming majority rely on smallholder agriculture for their livelihoods.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1812 ]

FAB Water Engineering: Variety of pump solutions

FAB Water Engineering, founded in 1983, is a dedicated pump supplier and sales agent for Caprari SPA, Matra and a multitude of other brands.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3744 ]

Hydraform celebrates 25 years of innovative building solutions

South African-based Hydraform celebrates 25 years of Interlocking Blockmaking Machines, currently being used across Africa by property developers, entrepreneurs, governments and NGOs.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3448 ]

Waste management company transforming trash into compost

Horticultural business partnership between South Africa and The Netherlands

A South African and Dutch group of stakeholders has announced an initiative to jointly accelerate South African horticultural industry.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3724 ]

Freight It offering logistics solutions into and out of Africa

South African-based company Freight It has quickly become a highly successful and respected international logistics company globally.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2177 ]

Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains

Women in low-paid, manual jobs form the 'invisible' backbone of major industries and big business.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1774 ]

Running a snack food business in East Africa

One of the new market entrants, Urban Bites, easily stands out with its matte packaging and Nairobi skyline design among the dozens of potato chip brands in Kenyan supermarkets.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2692 ]

Halal food company eyeing opportunities in Africa

Africa is booming. We know they have a lot of agriculture and a lot of development taking place.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1838 ]

Why SABMiller's cassava beer is a win-win for the company and small-scale farmers

SABMiller's cassava beer not only generate revenue for the company, but also creates opportunities for small-scale farmers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1957 ]

What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture

60% of the world's uncultivated arable land is in Africa, placing the continent's role in agricultural production at the forefront of global discussions.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2460 ]

Finance with the company that builds the equipment

John Deere Financial is one of its critical business offering one-stop financial solutions to customers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2556 ]

Two entrepreneurs looking to transform agriculture through solar-powered irrigation

DeLaval – your partner for producing quality milk

Call for expressions of interest: allocation of irrigated land in Burkina Faso

In a push to boost private agribusiness investment and modernize its agriculture, the Government of Burkina Faso initiated the Bagre Growth Pole, the first agribusiness-focused growth pole in Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2116 ]

Boltfast – Africa's leader in fasteners

During the past three decades South African-based Boltfast has established itself as an industry leader in fasteners offering over 28,000 products, ranging from nuts, studs to washers and screws.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2767 ]

The challenge of attracting capital to African agriculture

In Nigeria, sugar at home, sweets from abroad

While the government works to implement new policies to help the local industry, farmers sell sugar cane as snacks on the street while the country imports 97% of the sugar it consumes.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1339 ]

Shoprite still needs to import eggs into some African countries

Sourcing fresh produce locally is still a major challenge in some African countries for retailers such as Shoprite.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1743 ]

Thinking outside the box to finance Africa's small-scale farmers

While Africa holds 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, farming on the continent is limited by various challenges, and access to financing sits high up on the list. But why?FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1435 ]

Africa's agricultural market could triple if farmers were able to tap into middle-class demand

According to the new World Bank report, Growing Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Agribusiness, Africa's agricultural market could triple by 2030.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1360 ]

Six companies investing in African agribusiness, and what we can learn from them

To examine the opportunities and challenges on the continent, How we made it in Africa looks at six companies that have invested in the region's agribusiness sectorFULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1954 ]

Hydraform International – Training Academy in South Africa

A core component of the Hydraform Building System is training: theory lessons in a classroom environment as well as practical training on machine operation, blockmaking and construction.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3300 ]

ASNAPP sponsors women at Agricultural Show in Zambia

ASNAPP sponsored two women farmers, Ms Preline Swart from South Africa and Ms Jocelyn Fordred from Namibia, as a reward for their hard work in their respective small farming businesses.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2472 ]

Rovic Leers – agricultural systems and implements for Africa

Much has been written about Africa's agricultural potential. The continent holds around 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and could become the bread basket of the world.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5803 ]

Majority of SA agribusinesses would consider opportunities in rest of Africa

According to a recent survey conducted and published by professional services firm PwC, 71% of respondents in South Africa's agribusiness industry indicated that they would consider opportunities in the rest of Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1411 ]

South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent

South African food and agribusiness companies are continuing to look at growth opportunities in the rest of the continent.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1544 ]

Turning a passion for healthy living into a business

The founder of Kate's Organics, Kate Kibarah, explains why organic farming is the next low hanging fruit and her ambitions to tap into the European market.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1419 ]

Why Tanzanian farmers don't sell what they produce

Typically, farmers produce to feed their families but they also expect to gain revenues by selling their output.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1407 ]

US agri equipment giant AGCO explains why it will invest $100m in Africa

AGCO, a New York Stock Exchange listed multinational company, ended last year with the promise to invest US$100 million into Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1600 ]

Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland

A key driver of foreign investment in land, food security is a challenge mankind has been confronted with in various times and places.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1494 ]

Five reasons why companies and small-scale farmers are not in business together

It is predicted that by 2050 the world will have an additional two billion people and food production will have to increase significantly as a result.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1741 ]

Open Market Access for Griffonia simplicifolia – Liberia

Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) play an important role in contributing to growth and development in developing economies like Liberia.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2482 ]

How big business can engage small-scale farmers in Africa

With the global population growing rapidly it is predicted that by 2030 food production will need to increase by 50%.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1492 ]

Four ways how technology can boost African farming

In Africa, mobile phones give people access to services that are available in traditional forms in the developed world, such as financial services, newspapers, games and entertainment.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1440 ]

Why Africa's agribusiness sector holds potential for private equity

The African Agriculture Fund (AAF), managed by private equity fund manager Phatisa, invests up to US$10.5 million in the DRC's Feronia, an agricultural company that specialises in palm oil production.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1427 ]

Bamboo – the timber of the 21st century?

Growing demand for wood products has led to deforestation across the world. One innovative company is, however, looking to reverse this trend while at the same time turning a profit. The answer? Bamboo.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1508 ]

Five regulatory barriers undermining intra-African food trade

Africa, with 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, still has to import a large percentage of its food in order to feed its rapidly growing population. The rising cost of importing food can lead to deepening food insecurity.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1406 ]

Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis

Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot: a food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1366 ]

How to profit from Africa's different consumer groups

Some interesting consumer behaviour trends that can help retailers better understand the needs of their African customers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1366 ]

Why food is the most obvious way to tap into Africa's consumer story

We are what we eat and the level of access to food will determine the level of a consumer society.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1588 ]

CASH receives overwhelming response at the 2012 Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show

Every year thousands of people are part of the agricultural and commercial activities which take place at Zambia's leading annual Agriculture and Commercial Show.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1563 ]

Southtrade – high quality agricultural machinery for Africa

Ulrich Gericke and Southtrade are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and has weathered many storms to emerge as a leading supplier of high quality agricultural machinery.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2938 ]

An affordable solution for farmworker housing

Going Green Modular Building Solutions recognised the use of modular products as a feasible option for inexpensive and eco-friendly building.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3818 ]

Ten African countries with high consumption growth potential

Africa is not one homogeneous market and comprises 54 countries, each with its own unique dynamics. Which countries are the most attractive?FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1611 ]

Nigeria and Angola increasingly important markets for South African wine

Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is an export marketing council with the mission of growing the presence of South African wine brands in the international market. With over 500 exporters, WOSA is a non-profit organisation that is independent of government, but is funded by a levy per litre on all bottled wines exported. FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1541 ]

How land deals with foreign investors can actually benefit African farmers

African governments should use the proceeds from land leased to foreign investors to subsidise the cost to local farmers of modernising their farming methods, or to build infrastructure and improve production.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1395 ]

A global rush for Africa's land: risks and opportunities

A recent study estimates that more than half of the 56 million hectares of land sought after by foreign investors globally is located in sub-Saharan Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1274 ]

'Many people in Africa confuse risk with poor execution'

While there are risks associated with doing business in Africa, the CEO of Tongaat Hulett, Peter Staude, believes that these can be overcome with careful planning and an understanding of the market.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1520 ]

Palm oil is coming home to Africa

Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa, building on the experience of producers in Southeast Asia.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1300 ]

Commercial farming in the Congo not for the faint-hearted

Elephant grass can grow up to four metres tall. Clearing large swaths of farming land from this grass was just one of the challenges a group of South African farmers had to deal with when they first arrived in the Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1412 ]

South African company finds economic value in flies and maggots

Most people would struggle to see how flies, maggots and human waste can hold any monetary value. A South African company is, however, envisaging a massive industry.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1869 ]

Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture

As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1270 ]

Saving money and making friends: Why SABMiller is engaging local farmers

By sourcing raw materials directly from farmers in Africa, beer producer SABMiller is cutting costs while also winning the support of local communities.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1578 ]

Interview: Shoprite CEO talks retail in Africa

Why SA's Tiger Brands bought a stake in one of Aliko Dangote's companies

South African consumer goods giant Tiger Brands last month announced that it has bought a 63.35% stake in Dangote Flour Mills, one of Nigeria's largest flour and pasta producers.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1280 ]

Only genuine Hydraform machines can deliver the quality you expect

They say the sincerest form of flattery is to imitate but it's disheartening when so many are trying to flood the market with cheap machines and providing no support or long term assistance to clients.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1531 ]

Sub-Saharan Africa, where agricultural infrastructure is currently grossly underdeveloped, has a unique opportunity to leapfrog old technologies and install the latest state-of-the-art equipment.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2754 ]

Developing an inclusive horticultural industry for smallholders in Zambia

A ground breaking initiative will see the income of approximately 5,000 households in the Eastern and Lusaka Provinces of Zambia increase over the next four years.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2121 ]

Sweetening Kenya's future – the challenges of the sugar industry

The sugar sector is a great case study of Kenya's development challenges and opportunities.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1313 ]

Air Tractor – the most efficient means of pest control in Africa

Air Tractor aircraft has the ability to eradicate any pest in any crop in less than five seconds per hectare.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3361 ]

John Deere – unlocking Africa's mechanisation potential

Conference to focus on technology and sustainability

ASNAPP is again joining forces with Undercover Farming Expo, to host a conference next year for existing and potential producers and buyers of vegetables, flowers, fruit and seedlings being produced hydroponically under protective cover.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1830 ]

Windhoek – a food processing and transport hub

Namibia has a food-hungry neighbour in the form of crude oil producing Angola to the north, and links to the growing agriculture economy of landlocked Zambia through the Trans-Caprivi corridor.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1511 ]

A turn-key solution to profit from poultry

Surehatch has developed a proven turn-key solution, which will enable anyone wanting to make money from poultry to do so.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2372 ]

Zambia's Copperbelt – an opportunity for agriculture

As part of ASNAPP's continuous assessments in the fresh produce market, Zambia's copperbelt has been identified as one of three 'hot spots'. The other two are Tete (Mozambique) and Windhoek (Namibia).FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1850 ]

Manufacture high-quality snack foods in Africa

Business people and entrepreneurs across the continent now have the opportunity to produce their own line of snacks or upgrade their existing facilities.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3442 ]

DeLaval – fast, reliable machine milking

DeLaval offers solutions for every type of farmer – from those taking the first steps from hand-milking to bucket milking, to industrial farmers milking around the clock.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2388 ]

Power Plastics – leaders in fumigation sheeting

Power Plastics, a supplier of industrial liners and covers, recently delivered a significant order for fumigation sheeting for a leading pest control company, again illustrating the skills and customer centric approach that sets it apart from other suppliers in the industry.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1357 ]

Boosting incomes through the collection of non-timber forest products

Tete – a 'hot spot' for food producers

As part of ASNAPP's continuous assessments in the fresh produce market, Tete in Mozambique was identified as one of three 'hot spots'.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1942 ]

An NGO with a head for business

Community farming projects in Africa have a much greater chance of making a real difference to the lives of rural farmers when there is a strong private sector company providing a ready market for the produce, writes Jaco Maritz.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2015 ]

Produce fresh and uniquely branded potato chips

Snackfresh, based in Cape Town, South Africa, is inviting African entrepreneurs to partake in a unique business concept to manufacture fresh and natural potato chips.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1538 ]

Top notch YTO tractors and implements now available for African farmers

South African based VB Agri, who has an enviable track record of supplying appropriate mechanisation solutions to both existing and emerging commercial farmers across southern Africa, is now extending its footprint across Africa in partnership with the YTO tractor brand.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2052 ]

Fixtrade: Get started in small-scale food manufacturing

Fixtrade, a South Africa-based producer of stainless steel equipment, is offering entrepreneurs in Africa the tools to start their own small-scale food manufacturing businesses.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2956 ]

Agricultural Placements knows African agribusiness. Find the right candidate for the job.

Agricultural Placements specialises in finding and placing the right personnel for agricultural, agro-processing and other agribusiness companies and projects in Africa.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1361 ]

Increased profits through drying and juicing of fruit and vegetables

African farmers, entrepreneurs and business people are now able to add value to excess fruit and vegetables through drying and/or juicing, with Dryers for Africa as trusted partner.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 2056 ]

Agriplas: A holistic approach to irrigation in Africa

"Africa in terms of agriculture and irrigation is very much project focused. We've been involved in various projects in countries such as Madagascar and Namibia, but we see ourselves getting even more involved in the future," says Gordon Johnstone of Agriplas.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 3604 ]

Africa's sugar industry set for solid growth in coming years

The potential for the sugar sector's growth in Africa over the next five years is looking positive. So says Andy Church, business manager for agriculture at Bosch Projects.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1257 ]

Two excellent publications for stakeholders in the livestock and food industries

Cage systems and other equipment for farmers of all sizes

Dynamic Automation is able to provide solutions for both small-scale farmers as well as large commercial projects. "No matter how large or how small the task, we will be able to fulfil your needs."FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 1841 ]

Robust low-maintenance agricultural equipment for African conditions

Unlocking the wealth of Africa's agriculture: Partnership for commercial projects on offer

"We firmly believe that the economic development and prospering of the African continent is inextricably linked to its ability to unlock the economic potential and value of its rich agricultural resources."FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 4386 ]

Grow your dairy business by investing in bottle filling technology

Get smart with Agri4Africa DVDs and books

Agri4Africa has partnered with Kejafa Knowledge Works to make a number of practical resources available to African farmers, entrepreneurs, business people and other interested parties.FULL ARTICLE [ VIEWED. 5636 ]